I am very excited to announce the release of my very first book Whip Up Mini Quilts
Mini Quilts have been around for over 100 years, and served a couple of different purposes. They were a fun way for young girls to learn how to sew, sewing simple quilt designs for their dolls. They also were also a great educational tool that mothers and grandmothers could make for their children and grandchildren – these often had letters or motifs appliqued or embroidered onto them. I find it wonderful that mini quilts are still made today, as teaching/learning tools and as play things. And now added to these two uses comes a third – as pieces of contemporary art.
In this month of April, I will be showcasing various artists who work with mini quilts as their main medium, as well as makers and quilters who just happen to make mini quilts because they can, because its a fun and its a quick way to get creative, and because making mini quilts is surprisingly satisfying. In this month of mini quilts you will find links to free online patterns and tutorials, and generally all things mini and quilty.
My book Whip Up Mini Quilts has contributions from 24 artists and makers and I will be featuring these wonderful creative women’s work during this month as well. [Later on in the month there will be blog tours and other such promotional events - but more on that later...] Enjoy this month of mini quilts – and please feel free to email me with your suggestions and links whipup[at]gmail.com and if you have a chance add your mini quilt creations to the whipup flickr pool.
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Congratulations on the book, I shall look out for it! Look forward to the month of mini quilts.
thanks so much – should be a fun month
Oh, Yay! I pre-ordered the book from Chronicle, and it arrived a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been oohing and aahing over it ever since. Can’t wait to get started on one! I think this will be a great way to learn/practice quilting by hand.
Looks great–I ordered one!
congratulations! Cannot wait to get a look at it.
Congratulations!!
Exciting! Would be one disappointing April Fool’s joke, though. *grin* I’ll keep on the watch for this!
not a joke :)
Congratulations Kathreen! The cover looks gorgeous – can’t wait to have a look inside!
Congratulations Kathreen! That’s so fabulous! I’m excited!!! Are you doing a blog tour? Keep me posted, I would love to either have you over for the tour or do a post on the book.
I’m happy to see Chronicle Books do it as well, they are fabulous!
Wishing you tons of success!!!
i stumbled on this at the bookstore today and it is GORGEOUS! i’ve got so many in mind i’m not sure where i’ll be able to keep them…
Good on you Kath, will order one when I get paid!
Thanks so much for the support everyone – really appreciate it :)
Congratulations on your first book! Woo Hoo! It looks great and I will be looking for it the next time I am in the city. You have inspired me to make a mini quilt before the month ends.
This looks wonderful! Congratulations!
Kath, congratulations!
What a lovely subject for a book. I’m looking forward to getting it – the book and projects look stunning!
I really hope you all love this book. I think its a terrific introduction to quilting for new quilters and has some unique and challenging projects for more experienced quilters too!
What a great looking book. It’s a great way to get new sewers introduced to patchwork and quilting :O) Inspiration for all of us!!
Toodlepip
Congratulations! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I’ve always to quilt and the possibilities are endless!